Sanctuary... is a word which here means a small, safe place in a troubling world. Like an oasis in a vast desert or an island in a stormy sea. The Baudelaires enjoyed their evening in the sanctuary they have built together but in their hearts they knew that the troubling world lay just outside.
-Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
The ludicrous cashier
Guess what man? Today, the cashier at Sainsbury(my regular grocery store) demanded my ID just as I was about to pay for a bottle of San Pellegrino. To begin with, it was a bottle of aerated mineral water although its possibly deceptive appearance could've led her to believe it had alcohol in it. Perhaps her eyes were playing tricks on her hmmm....
However there're also 2 interesting factors that have to be taken into account. First, I wore my newly purchased and totally kool windbreaker which had the words 'University of Bristol' and its crest emblazoned on it. This implies that it's highly probable that I'm at least 18 and therefore am legal to consume alcohol. Though there is no direct connection between wearing this windbreaker and being a university student, it's still highly probable because Bristol is a university town where students constitute the multitude.
The more striking and infuriating factor deals with the fact that she didn't automatically assume i surpassed the 18 barrier. Hello! Do I look any younger? Don't answer that, it was a rhetorical question.
for some reason she still relentlessly asked for my ID... so I just had to drive the dagger home man
As expected, she was absolutely stunned when i dealt her the coup de grace by politely mentioning that it was actually mineral water while refraining from wearing a grin HAHHAHAHAHA... the beauty of it was that I meant it so respectfully and tried to empathize with her... yet i couldn't help but eventually betray a smirk that turned into great balls of laughter. HAHA!
-Kenneth 'double up' Wong
However there're also 2 interesting factors that have to be taken into account. First, I wore my newly purchased and totally kool windbreaker which had the words 'University of Bristol' and its crest emblazoned on it. This implies that it's highly probable that I'm at least 18 and therefore am legal to consume alcohol. Though there is no direct connection between wearing this windbreaker and being a university student, it's still highly probable because Bristol is a university town where students constitute the multitude.
The more striking and infuriating factor deals with the fact that she didn't automatically assume i surpassed the 18 barrier. Hello! Do I look any younger? Don't answer that, it was a rhetorical question.
for some reason she still relentlessly asked for my ID... so I just had to drive the dagger home man
As expected, she was absolutely stunned when i dealt her the coup de grace by politely mentioning that it was actually mineral water while refraining from wearing a grin HAHHAHAHAHA... the beauty of it was that I meant it so respectfully and tried to empathize with her... yet i couldn't help but eventually betray a smirk that turned into great balls of laughter. HAHA!
-Kenneth 'double up' Wong
Monday, April 23, 2007
The Day After
Yesterday was round 1 won by the Fates when I unexpectedly got an A- for a mod I thought I should have got at least an A. Apparently, the tables have turned...
A+ for Psychology. Mugging the 717 pages was worth it all. Round 2 to Justin. Muahahaha...
A+ for Psychology. Mugging the 717 pages was worth it all. Round 2 to Justin. Muahahaha...
The Cube
Hey guys... I solved a completely messed up Rubik's cube for the first time yesterday... Here is a picture of the triumphant moment.
-Luke
Sunday, April 15, 2007
An Interesting Term
Ahhh... I just got home from a sumpteous dinner with a couple of my church friends. We dined at Foster's at HV and I had beef tenderloin steak wrapped in bacon. It was simply heavenly. The starters of grilled field mushrooms and calamari were also equally delectable. And we moved on to walas for some leffe blond beer which I was really looking forward to, esp. after my beer craving was cruelly unsatiated last night when the place Luke, Mel, Mark and I had drinks at Dempsey Rd, had only wine to offer. I'm all happy and tipsy now after guzzling down almost 2 jugs of liquid gold. Indeed, there is no better way to qualify post-exam delight.....
A term has just whizzed past and it wasn't too long ago when I was lamenting to myself on my study desk 'when will this bloody exams be over??'. The following documents a few observations, insights and things I learned over this term.
Firstly, I gained a whole new load of psychology knowledge, 717 pages worth to be exact. It is really cool to learn about the human psych all the way from the biological perspective to the social and to the personal. Indeed, this course has armed me with the knowledge to understand people better and view the actions of the world from alternative perspectives previously unknown to me.
Secondly, I did a course that I actually enjoyed doing most of the way. It's a creative thinking course and yes, it's retarded to be teaching ppl how to be creative. However, we managed to churn out a 20min film that tells a twisted tale of Cinderella. And I actually enjoyed it so much. Probably gonna be the most memorable and fun project I'll ever do in SMU.
Thirdly, I took a big time leap, that embodied immense sacrifice and courage, to plunge into the piranha-infested waters of law double degree where I'll have to be treading water furiously for the next 4 yrs, yes 4 damn yrs of my life, to keep my head above water. I'm praying it's a sound decision made and the rewards will be big big time.
Fourthly, I discovered a new part of myself that actually possesses the mental tenacity and physical endurance to last through a whole term of debilitating projects and intense exam prep. And the most surprising thing of all is that my usual dependance on 7-8 hrs of daily sleep suddenly disappeared and I could survive easily on 6 hrs of sleep a day without any significant disruption on my studying regimen. Somehow, my body stepped up to the rigours of exams without any conscious persuation. Quite amazing indeed. I think it's the will power that subconsciously drove my body to surmount physical limits it had previously set for itself.
Fifthly, I forged deeper friendships with quite a few SMU friends and the course of the term has allowed me glimpses of the good side of them.
Last but def not the least, I discovered a new side of Kenneth which I shall not elaborate on for personal reasons.
And all the best to the rest of you Amigos who have your upcoming exams. God speed.
A term has just whizzed past and it wasn't too long ago when I was lamenting to myself on my study desk 'when will this bloody exams be over??'. The following documents a few observations, insights and things I learned over this term.
Firstly, I gained a whole new load of psychology knowledge, 717 pages worth to be exact. It is really cool to learn about the human psych all the way from the biological perspective to the social and to the personal. Indeed, this course has armed me with the knowledge to understand people better and view the actions of the world from alternative perspectives previously unknown to me.
Secondly, I did a course that I actually enjoyed doing most of the way. It's a creative thinking course and yes, it's retarded to be teaching ppl how to be creative. However, we managed to churn out a 20min film that tells a twisted tale of Cinderella. And I actually enjoyed it so much. Probably gonna be the most memorable and fun project I'll ever do in SMU.
Thirdly, I took a big time leap, that embodied immense sacrifice and courage, to plunge into the piranha-infested waters of law double degree where I'll have to be treading water furiously for the next 4 yrs, yes 4 damn yrs of my life, to keep my head above water. I'm praying it's a sound decision made and the rewards will be big big time.
Fourthly, I discovered a new part of myself that actually possesses the mental tenacity and physical endurance to last through a whole term of debilitating projects and intense exam prep. And the most surprising thing of all is that my usual dependance on 7-8 hrs of daily sleep suddenly disappeared and I could survive easily on 6 hrs of sleep a day without any significant disruption on my studying regimen. Somehow, my body stepped up to the rigours of exams without any conscious persuation. Quite amazing indeed. I think it's the will power that subconsciously drove my body to surmount physical limits it had previously set for itself.
Fifthly, I forged deeper friendships with quite a few SMU friends and the course of the term has allowed me glimpses of the good side of them.
Last but def not the least, I discovered a new side of Kenneth which I shall not elaborate on for personal reasons.
And all the best to the rest of you Amigos who have your upcoming exams. God speed.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
My Interesting Thoughts
Oh and in continuation of my previous post, I must add that our series of meetings in this fleeting period has been wholly rewarding. In the absence of the luxury of time, I guess that all of us were more greatly motivated to make each gathering addtionally and astonishingly havoc. As necessary to every outing, someone would get slammed and that would bring everyone(yes it also includes the object of slamming) great balls of laughter which makes it all the more memorable. For the record, your chances of getting slammed are largely and usually determined by fortune or you might say, your lack or it. Think musical chairs. But that is not always the case because one can increase his chances of getting slammed...
My time came when yall vehemently accused me of blushing at the mention (don't mention!) of this ex-acjc girl(2005 moment) when I STILL believe that I didn't! I'm also pretty sure that the goat in the boat joke didn't float Luke's boat either. As for Malik, I'm sorry Luke killed and took your divine rapier.... and of course, don't be sorry for not participating in any of the main battles in Warcraft because we already did what you didn't do HAHA! Justin Justin Justin... do you still remember your appetizing and delectable catch of the day (she was the main course at fish n co) who also happens to be your Helen of Troy residing in your many fantasies? Oh haha what's her name again? In additon, the unforgettable and incredibly funny (i think i spelt it wrongly.. i was looking for a word which meant someone's rear end that begins with a F haha!) fiasco Haha Haha! Carpe diem my friend! Now who's next? Who else but the Elvin the Entrancer. Of whom i'll dedicate an entire paragraph to.
Unlike everyone else, I feel Elvin should be spared because his heavily invested magic can potentially spell big time trouble for me. rather, this blog ought to be spared from 'The Absolutely Stunning Chronicles of Elvin' because it's ridiculous length would probably erase all our previous entries and crash every server in this world. Nevertheless, I should give you a piece of advice based on my sixth sense: you may wanna delete a particular number in your handphone... and no, she ain't your ace in the pack HAHA. Please tell me if my wisdom surpasses your expectations man..
Anyway yah, I think that the dynamics among us are indeed wayyyy too cool man. Plus, we've identified our alpha male of the group: Malik. If you do realize, he influences many critical decisions such as which places to dine at and also when we should disperse (incidentally ive a friend who doesn't read this blog but finds the word 'disperse' especially amusing!). And to keep our alpha male on his toes, we've got Justin to pose as a constant threat; right now justin's leading 1 nil because Malik fucked up by charring our bbq-ed food. Thank God for using Justin as an instrument of his divine intervention man. Haha Luke and I are pivotal to this group even though we hardly do shit.. like that time when we just sat, ate and talked cock while malik and justin were fanning the flames of our bbq. The reason why we aren't as useless as we seem is because we contribute to and regulate the overall morale and harmony of this entity. Finally and somehow again, I end with Elvin. Elvin simply provides the extra sparkle haha to each gathering by perennially mystifying us with his magic.
Thanks for your moments my friends. I'm glad that apart from the fun we had, we also managed to learn something new about one another. Oh well, I'll hopefully be jetting off to London soon and at that point of time, my respite ha-ha would've ended. The drama of human life continues .... yet again hahahahah......
oh let me jump the gun.. i think that we should go clubbing when everyone's present in December. mission based clubbing. btw in case yall dunno... the first mission we had was called 'to prise the prize.' And no shit man.. i bet it was worth going the distance for.
-Kenneth Wong
My time came when yall vehemently accused me of blushing at the mention (don't mention!) of this ex-acjc girl(2005 moment) when I STILL believe that I didn't! I'm also pretty sure that the goat in the boat joke didn't float Luke's boat either. As for Malik, I'm sorry Luke killed and took your divine rapier.... and of course, don't be sorry for not participating in any of the main battles in Warcraft because we already did what you didn't do HAHA! Justin Justin Justin... do you still remember your appetizing and delectable catch of the day (she was the main course at fish n co) who also happens to be your Helen of Troy residing in your many fantasies? Oh haha what's her name again? In additon, the unforgettable and incredibly funny (i think i spelt it wrongly.. i was looking for a word which meant someone's rear end that begins with a F haha!) fiasco Haha Haha! Carpe diem my friend! Now who's next? Who else but the Elvin the Entrancer. Of whom i'll dedicate an entire paragraph to.
Unlike everyone else, I feel Elvin should be spared because his heavily invested magic can potentially spell big time trouble for me. rather, this blog ought to be spared from 'The Absolutely Stunning Chronicles of Elvin' because it's ridiculous length would probably erase all our previous entries and crash every server in this world. Nevertheless, I should give you a piece of advice based on my sixth sense: you may wanna delete a particular number in your handphone... and no, she ain't your ace in the pack HAHA. Please tell me if my wisdom surpasses your expectations man..
Anyway yah, I think that the dynamics among us are indeed wayyyy too cool man. Plus, we've identified our alpha male of the group: Malik. If you do realize, he influences many critical decisions such as which places to dine at and also when we should disperse (incidentally ive a friend who doesn't read this blog but finds the word 'disperse' especially amusing!). And to keep our alpha male on his toes, we've got Justin to pose as a constant threat; right now justin's leading 1 nil because Malik fucked up by charring our bbq-ed food. Thank God for using Justin as an instrument of his divine intervention man. Haha Luke and I are pivotal to this group even though we hardly do shit.. like that time when we just sat, ate and talked cock while malik and justin were fanning the flames of our bbq. The reason why we aren't as useless as we seem is because we contribute to and regulate the overall morale and harmony of this entity. Finally and somehow again, I end with Elvin. Elvin simply provides the extra sparkle haha to each gathering by perennially mystifying us with his magic.
Thanks for your moments my friends. I'm glad that apart from the fun we had, we also managed to learn something new about one another. Oh well, I'll hopefully be jetting off to London soon and at that point of time, my respite ha-ha would've ended. The drama of human life continues .... yet again hahahahah......
oh let me jump the gun.. i think that we should go clubbing when everyone's present in December. mission based clubbing. btw in case yall dunno... the first mission we had was called 'to prise the prize.' And no shit man.. i bet it was worth going the distance for.
-Kenneth Wong
A Potential Disaster
What's up Amigos? Okay man, at this point I'm probably in deep shit. The reason why I used 'probably' instead of 'possibly' is because I'm highly unlikely to board a plane to London till next Thursday since there's only 1 available seat during this period. Unlike the many other moments where I could be late with impunity, the potential consequences are dire as I have coursework due in the near future and have absolutely no material here to even hazard a pass. This is why I'm pinning my hopes on occupying the last and only available seat tomorrow. Even an economy class seat would suffice! HAHA. Alternatively, I could stowaway like the castaway Tom Hanks............
Returning to Bristol would only solve a fraction of the problem with my books being there. The larger portion of it lies in dealing with both the essay questions. Thus far, I've taken a look at one of them and have no blinking idea where to begin with! I guess it's not a situation which I'm remotely familiar with Haha. Coincidentally I'm listening to the song 'Where do we ('I' in this case) go from here' from the Evita OST and predictably, my answer is I dunno man. Hmm at this point it seems as though the potential disaster is gonna evolve into an impending one. Oh well, after all I'm Ken the man with the masterplan so I hope to count on my superhero abilities to extricate myself and avert any undesirable outcomes. Yup and by that I mean doing a 0-5000 in 1 week.
-Ken the man with the masterplan and Ken is here have no fear (even though Ken is in fear)
Returning to Bristol would only solve a fraction of the problem with my books being there. The larger portion of it lies in dealing with both the essay questions. Thus far, I've taken a look at one of them and have no blinking idea where to begin with! I guess it's not a situation which I'm remotely familiar with Haha. Coincidentally I'm listening to the song 'Where do we ('I' in this case) go from here' from the Evita OST and predictably, my answer is I dunno man. Hmm at this point it seems as though the potential disaster is gonna evolve into an impending one. Oh well, after all I'm Ken the man with the masterplan so I hope to count on my superhero abilities to extricate myself and avert any undesirable outcomes. Yup and by that I mean doing a 0-5000 in 1 week.
-Ken the man with the masterplan and Ken is here have no fear (even though Ken is in fear)
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